Synopsis
Alan Shearer critiques Manchester United's current performance under coach Ruben Amorim, asserting they are worse than during Ten Hag's tenure. Following a disappointing 1-3 loss to Brighton, the club sits in 13th place in the Premier League.Key Takeaways
- Manchester United's current league position is alarming.
- Alan Shearer believes the team under Amorim is worse than under Ten Hag.
- Amorim's tactics may not suit the players.
- Only three wins in eleven matches since Amorim's arrival.
- Amorim acknowledges the team is underperforming historically.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (NationPress) Manchester United’s 1-3 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion on Sunday adds to the list of disappointing outcomes for the club, leaving them in 13th position in the Premier League standings. During an episode of The Rest is Football podcast, Alan Shearer expressed that the Manchester United squad under new manager Ruben Amorim is ‘less effective than under Ten Hag’.
In a discussion with Gary Lineker and Micah Richards, the topic arose regarding whether Amorim’s favored five-at-the-back formation could be contributing to the team's struggles.
Richards posed a thought-provoking question: “Let’s turn this around. Back in your (Lineker and Shearer’s) days, it was 4-4-2. If you switched to a 3-4-3, how challenging would that be for you? Imagine being told, 'Alan, you need to play on the right of a three-man attack while also pressing'.” He added that Amorim seems overly focused on executing a specific style that the players do not seem suited for.
Since the Portuguese manager's arrival in England’s top division, the Red Devils have managed to win only three out of eleven league matches. Following the defeat to Brighton, Amorim lamented the timing and nature of the goals conceded, emphasizing that the frequency of losses is unacceptable. He further noted that his team might be among the worst in Manchester United's history.
“We are potentially the worst team in Manchester United's history. I recognize you’re looking for headlines, but I’m stating this to bring acknowledgment to our situation and the necessity for change. Here’s your headline,” Amorim remarked post-match.
